I came in with high expectations but then left with low expectations and why did that happen because I asked for a low taper fade and the barber said I dont know how to do that then I asked him to give me a bull cut and he didn't know how to do that either: read more

Great quality cut, worth a visit. Gino's personality completes the barber experience. I have been to many places, but once I found Gino, the search is over. read more

Love this guy! He is the most entertaining and is always in a good mood! Come here if you want to Have a good time read more

Been going there since Gino started...like others stated, the haircuts are good and the entertainment is worth twice the price. This is a true blue Men's Barbershop! read more

Old School. Done the right way, all the time, every time. One word. Pisano. The place has tributes to some of the great men that have come through the door, and unfortunately, have gone to the other place. Check the "mantle" out. Great aesthetics. Highly recommend. read more

Just an all around great place. Good conversation, great environment and of course a great cut. Gino has been doing this for a very long time and knows his clientele. read more

Gino's a hair stylist ("barber" may be a more accurate word) who takes is work seriously and seems to genuinely enjoy it. The hair cut is perfect, the atmosphere old school, and Gino's a treasure. read more

Gino gives an excellent haircut. I recently moved here and was unhappy with the first place I went to. Easy to make appointment - and Gino is a nice guy as well. read more

Gino was mentioned in a Chicago Magazine's "Best of" column so I decided to check it out. On my first couple of visits, I was very pleased. Gino was quite entertaining (jovial outspoken Sicilian man in his mid-40s?) and gave me a good cut for $20. Why the one-star? On my last visit, I overheard Gino tell another customer a very offensive racist joke. I'd rather cut my own hair with dull scissors than give money to a bigot. read more

I've been getting my hair cut at GIno's for 15+ years. He does a great job and charges a fair price. The other reviewer has obviously never set foot in a real barber shop before. read more

Gino is a throw back to the neighbor barber. Incredible reasonable pricing with really great cutting skill Why spend double just so you can say you go to a salon? PS. I found him years ago when Chicago Mag wrote about him in the Best of Highwood read more

Searched High and Low for someone to cut my hair after leaving the city. Tried every place imaginable on the North Shore. Driving through Highwood and saw the red and blue striped symbol of a true blue Barber shop. Could this be real? First sign as I walked in, a loud "Chao" from Gino, then I saw the "girly magazines/ I don't partake, but that is a good sign. And no women waiting. No chemical smell of curlers, etc. Been going to Gino ever since with my boys. He is , a great barber and he is a wealth of information about the North Shore. If it is your first visit, ask him if a woman or man cut your hair last...he will know. He will also know if someone other than himself has cut your hair. He is that good. My only 5-Star post so far. And only $21. read more

New customers beware: Wednesday and Saturday cuts require an appt. Walked into the barber shop last Saturday afternoon, Gino barely looked up and finally got around to asking if we had an appointment. When I responded "no", he just shook his head and said he couldn't take my two sons. I get it but at the same time, as a small business owner, one would think he'd offer another time to squeeze them in -- that day or another. That attitude speaks volumes. You get one chance with new customers and that was his. Not going back. And given the mixed reviews on Yelp, no great loss. read more

Gino provides a great cut at a great price plus his personality warms up the place. He can be a little edgy at times, but he always greets everyone warmly , holds court in his time machine from the 50s barbershop, he has been very accommodating to me since the day I came in with big plastic stitches from my two brain surgeries, took great care in giving me a haircut and always assists this partially disabled man into the chair. He has viewpoints consistent with an immigrant coming from Italy who is trying to make a life for himself and his family here in the US. Some of the negative reviews on Yelp usually indicate the prejudice of the writer rather than an objective critique of a small business owner, Gino and his shop are a strong presence of what Highwood was, and still is, in small places, Embrace the present and future without diminishing a part of our diverse community Go to Gino if you want to enter in and embrace the old school Italian segment of Highwood , Complete with a floor show! read more

Gino has a homophobic set of combs on the wall. He's been asked to remove them many times & he refuses.

I finally listened to my neighbor and went to Gino's for a haircut. For $21 you can't beat the cut and that good old barbershop atmosphere. Gino is a great guy and a great barber. I look forward to many more visits. read more

I've been going to Gino for over 25 years. He was my first cut and I've only cheated on him a few times. Every time I go into get a cut he always has something to say. I can always count on a good cut and a laugh when I go see Gino. Probably the best barber in the north shore. It's also a lot of fun going there and watching soccer or Jeopardy read more

Gino is a real character. He will keep you entertained with jokes, appeal to your intellectual side if you want to talk politics, teach you how to swear in Italian, all while giving you a quality haircut and a shot of espresso for a fair price. Appointments are accepted on Saturdays. read more

Gino's the best barber I've found since my cousin Joe Martucci stopped cutting hair 20 years ago at age 97. The entertainment factor is off the charts. My wife says I've never gotten better haircuts. read more

Gino is an excellent barber. Always friendly and the prices are fair. He can get busy but he always keeps things moving.

I drive from Wisconsin to get mine and my boys hair cut every two months. I love the fact that you can drop in anytime.. My boys know its an experience and not just a hair cut, and they honestly love going! Gino is my barber.. and has been for 20 years. Now he has my kids to deal with going forward!! read more

Ma, Gino...eees a gooda barber. he maka my hair looka real good. And I no got alota hair. He tella funny story and he no costa too much. You cannota beat a Sicilian barber. A salute Gino. read more

I've been going to Gino's for over 20 years, back to when he used to be next to Tacos El Norte and across from Hoagie Hut. It baffles me to see anyone give this guy a bad review. He gives an exceptional haircut and takes care of his regulars. When I sit down he asks me 2 or 3 (buzz length) and handles the rest. If I have to get my haircut somewhere else the experience is never the same. Hes always hilarious and doesn't waste your time with any fancy fluff. I would recommend him to anyone. 5 Stars without blinking. read more

Gino is the best! He comes in early, stays late and as he says, he doesn't have customers, he has friends.

Not only does Gino give a great haircut but he never fails to entertain. I've been going to Gino for 13 years. Even after moving downtown, I still drive up to the burbs every month for a trim and some laughs. He's the antithesis of over-priced, pretentious salons. Quality haircuts for around $20 + free entertainment! read more

Gino's Barber Shop is a great place to be. I've been going for the last 7 years and they've been great. Gino is the funniest guy I know and he makes every one of his customers laugh. This is a great barber shop with great prices and cuts. If yu need a quick but sylish haircut, come to Gino's in Highwood, IL. Once again Gino's Barber Shop, five stars out of five. read more

Gino has cut my hair for over 20 years, and I have no complaints. He still charges a very competitive 22 dollars and does a quick and clean job. The best part of going to see Gino is the jokes that he tells, granted they might seem to be semi racist/rude to someone completely stuck up, but that's the fun of going to Gino's. If you want a boring old man to cut your hair while you sit there counting the minutes, Gino isn't your man. If you like to have a good belly laugh while getting your haircut, this is the place for you. If he stopped telling jokes all you would have is another cheap haircut. read more